Short-term intensive gastrointestinal endoscopy training program.

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology
• Medical Education
• Pediatric Endoscopy

Background:

• Limited pediatric endoscopy training opportunities exist in Japan.
• Pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) trainees require specialized training for endoscopic procedures.
• Adult GI units may offer alternative training settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the efficacy of a 3-month intensive adult GI endoscopy training for pediatric trainees.
• To determine if trainees could meet case number requirements for pediatric GI endoscopy.
• To evaluate the technical competence gained by pediatric GI trainees.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective case series of 10 pediatric GI trainees.
• 3-month intensive endoscopy training in an adult GI unit.
• Data collection on esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD), ileocolonoscopies, snare polypectomies, and cecal intubation rates.
• Trainee questionnaires on post-training experience.

Main Results:

• All 10 trainees completed the training and met minimal case requirements.
• Average procedures per trainee: 651.7 EGDs, 159.2 ileocolonoscopies, 25.8 polypectomies.
• Cecal intubation rates exceeded 90% for all trainees.
• All trainees could independently perform pediatric endoscopic procedures post-training.

Conclusions:

• A 3-month intensive training in an adult GI setting is effective for pediatric GI trainees.
• Trainees acquire necessary technical competence and case numbers for pediatric endoscopy.
• This training model addresses the shortage of pediatric endoscopy training opportunities.